Hair curling appliance



Aug; 19, 1941. D ARCHER 2,252,911

HAIR CURLING APPLIANCE Filed March B, 31941 @VMM Patented Aug. 19, 1941 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE HAIR CURLING APPLIANCE Doriane Archer, Los Angeles, Calif.

Application March 8, 1941, Serial No.. 382,403

'9 Claims.

lThis invention relates to a device or appliance for curling hair and it is a general object of the invention to provide a simple, practical and very effective hair curling appliance of the type on lwhich a strand of lrair is wound to remain in a wound or curled state for a substantial period or until it retains the desired curled contour.

Another object of this invention is to provide a hair curling device of the character referred to embodying particularly dependable means for maintaining the hair strand wound on the spindle element.

`,Another object of this invention is to provide a hair curling appliance of the character re- `ferred to that is compact and inconspicuous and easy and convenient to use.

Another and important object of the invention is to provide a hair curler of the character mentioned that is very simple in construction and inexpensive oi manufacture, embodying a -mini- Amum number of parts.

A further object `of this invention is to provide a haircurling appliance of the character referred to vthat is devoid of pins, sharp edges and other hazardous parts, and that will not cut, break or tangle the hair.

The various objects and features of my invention will be fully understood from the following detailed description of typical preferred forms and applications of my invention, throughout which description reference is made to the accompanying drawing, in which:

Fig. 1 is an elevation view of one form of the invention in the extended condition illustrating `the manner in which the end of a hair strand is engaged in the spindle. Fig. 2 is a view similar to Fig. 1` with the strand wound on the spindle. Fig. 3 is a side or edge elevation of the device withthe keeper in the lactive position holdingthe strand wound on the spindle. Fig 4 is a perspective View of the device showing one sec- I tion of the keeper raised and Fig. 5 is a view similarto Fig. 4 illustrating a slightly modified form of the invention.

The form of the invention illustrated in Figs. 1 to 4, inclusive, of the drawing `may be said to comprise, generally, Laspindle Ill on which the hair `strand S is to `be wound, and a keeper II carrying the spindle I0 and operab-le to maintain the `strand S curled `or wound onthe spindle.

The vspindle II form-s the shaft or mandrel of the `appliance for receiving the Wound hair strand S. In the preferred construction the spindle I0 is asimple Vstructure formed` to grip or receive the end portionV of the strand -S "toiacilitate winding rests `on the .opposing face of the arm I2.

Vof :the strand. As illustrated in Figs. 1 to 4, in-

clusive, of the drawing, the spindle IB comprises two elongate tines, lingers or arms I2 and I3. The arms I2 and I3 are Vof substantially the same length and width and are arranged in generally parallel face to face relation. The arm I2, which I will term the lower arm, is a straight, at strip, `while :the arm I3 has a downwardly stepped or `oiset portion I4 at its inner end which bears or This spaces the major portion of the arm I3 from "the arm .I2 leaving a gap or slot to receive the end portion .of the hair strand S. 'I'he outer ends `of the arms I2 and I3 may be rounded orf, as illustrated. It is preferred to make the outer sides `of the `spindle arms yI2 and I3 convex or substantially cylindrically curved so that the two arms `form a substantially cylindrical shaft or spindle to give 4the wound hair strand S the desired form. The inner sides of the arms I2 and I3 may be at and substantially parallel. The extreme end portions `of the spindle arms I2 and I3, which do not receive the hair strand S, may have flat-outer surfaces.

The keeper II forms a carrier for the spindle I0 and serves to hold the hair strand S wound on |the spindle and `thus serves to hold the device on the lhair. In the construction of Figs. 1 to 4, inelusive, -o-f the drawing, the `keeper II embodies two hingedly connected sections I5 and I6. The sections =I5 and I6 are elongate strap-like parts of substantially the same length which may have straight parallel longitudinal edges. The keeper 4sections I5 and I-6 are connected in end toy end relation `-by a `hinge I'l 'comprised of a pin yIE! passing through meshing rolled on tubular lugs `on the adjoining ends of the sections I5 and I6. The ends of the hinge pin I8 are riveted or rounded yoverto prevent displacement of the pin and to remove sharp edges.

'The keeper section I5, which I will term the lower section, is shaped-or bent to have a raised platform portion t9 at one end for supporting the spindle IEL The inner end portion yof -the lower `spindle arm AI2 rests on the platform portion I5.

A pivot pin -20l is rarranged. through ltransverse openings in the platform portion I9, the lower spindle ari-1142 and the upper spindle arm portion I3 to pivotally connect the spindle I0 With the keeper VI-I, The ends of the `pin 20 are riveted V or headed up to prevent disconnection of the lected color ormcolors.

Y against the wound hair strand S. The keeper sections I5 and I6 are constructed of flexible resilient material to be bowed oriiexed outwardly through contact with the roller strand S when in the active positions illustrated in liiig. 3. The free or outer end of the keeper section It is releasably connected or latched with the platiorin portion I to hold the keeper in its active position.

The outer end portion of thekeeper sectie I6 is shaped to forma spring catch 2i; The latch portion or catch 2l is an integral part of the section I6, the end portion of the section I6 being curved downwardly and rearwardly and then pitched downwardly and outwardly to form the catch 2I. When the spindle i0 'is between the keeper Ysections I5 `and I5 with the strand S wound thereon, the keeper sections I5 and I6 may be brought together so that the catch 2l engages under or latches with the platform I9. This retains the keeper II in its active position. YAs illustrated in Fig. 3 ofthe drawing the keeper sections I5 and I6 are curved or bowed through contact with the wound hairl strand S Y and the resiliency of the bowed sections maintains the catch v2l in effective holding engagement with the platform portion I9. `Direct manual manipulation may free the catch 2l from the platform; I9 or the sections i5 and It may be subjected to a compressive force to freethecatch ZI from the platform I9.

Fig. 5 of the drawing illustrates an alternative or modified form of the invention in which the spindle Ita differs from the above described spindle I@ in being a one-piece or integral member. In this structure the spindle Ia comprises two arms I2a and I3a similar to or identical with the arms I2 and I3, respectively, but integrally joined aty their inner ends. The spindle Iaamay bev constructed of a single` length of material of' the desired width and thickness bent back upon itself and shaped'to have the oifs'et portion I4a `and to have the two arms I21 and Ita'.

The structure illustrated in Fig. 5 of the drawing is further characterized by an integral or one piece keeper II, The keeper IIa is constructed from a single strip or length of material of the desired width and thickness andv possessing the required flexibility and resiliency. This length yof material is shaped or bent to noirmally be substantially V-shaped having arms or parts I5a and Iiia correspondingVV to the sections I5and I6 and connected by an apex portion or connecting portion 25. The part I5@ is provided with a platform I9a corresponding to the: above .described platform I9Y and the outer end of the part Ita. has a catch 2Ia corresponding to the Vcatch 2l. The hair curler shown in Fig. 5 op-V erates in the same manner as the curler illustrated in Figs. 1 to 4, inclusive.

YInpboth of the above described forms or embodiments of the invention the spindle and the keeperV may be `formed of metaLpyroxylin, plastic material, paper, fibrous materials or other materials4 possessing the required flexibility and resiliency. Further, the parts may be plated or ornamentedras desired andmay be of any se- Referring now to Figs. 1 to 4, inclusive, of the drawing, the spindle I0 isswung or hinged from the keeper II andthe keeper sections I5 and I6 are hinged to the extended positions so that the parts are as shown in Fig. 1.V With the parts in this condition the end portion of the hair strand S may be easily engaged between the spindle arms I2 and I3. In this connection it is to be understood that the spacing of the spindle arms I2 and I3 may be such that the arms grip the hair strand S with a suitable pressure. With the end of the strand S engaged in the spindle ID the spindle is turned or rotated to wind the hair strand thereon. In carrying on this operation it is usually preferred to have the spindle Il) extend laterally from the keeper II, `as shown in Figs. 1 and 2 and, if desired, the keeper either extended or with its sections I5 and `Itogether may be employed as Va crank or handle'for turning the spindle. Y

With the hair S woundon the spindle IIJ, the spindle Il] andthe keeper II Vare pivoted with respect to one .another to bring the spindle to the position where it is within or substantially parallel with the keeper. The keeper sections I5 and It are then pivoted or swung toward one another, for example, they maybe pressed between the thumb and first ringer to engage the catch 2i with the platform I9. This latches the keeper II in its active position. The keeper II securely engaged against the opposite sides of the wound hairV strand S dependably retains Y the strand in its wound condition and holdsthe device in place. When itis desired to remove the device or appliance the catch 2| is released from the platform I9, as described above, and the spindle iii is freed or withdrawn from the Having described only typicalpreferred forms and applications of my invention, I do not wish to be limited or restricted to the specific details herein set forth, but wish to reserve to myself any variations or modifications that may'appear to those skilled in the art, or fall within the scope of the following claims.

Having described my invention, I claim:

l. A hair curler comprising a keeper including two parts connected at their inner ends to be movable toward and away from one another, `a spindle secured to the inner side of one keeper part adjacent the outer end of the same on whichia strand of hair may be wound,

and releasable means Yfor connecting the outer ends of the keeper parts when the same are moved toward one Vanother so that the parts hold thestrand in the wound condition.

2. A hair curler comprising `a keeper including Y two elongate parts .connected at their inner ends for movement toward vand away from one Vanother, a spindle on which a strand of hair is to be wound, `means pivotally supporting the spindle on the outer end of one keeper part to be swingable frornan extended position to a position between said parts, and Vmeans for connecting the outer ends of the keeper parts Vto hold the parts in cooperation with the wound strand to prevent unwinding of the -same.

' ,3. A hair curler comprising "a keeperlincluding two elongate parts connected at their inner ends for movement toward Vand away from one another, a spindle on which a strand of hair is to be wound, means Vpivotally supporting the spindle on the Vouter end of onekeeper part to be swingable from an extended position to a position between said.V parts,and means for connecting the outer ends of the keeper parts to hold the parts in cooperation with the wound strand to prevent unwinding of the same, the last named means including a spring catch on one part for latching with the other part.

4. A hair curler comprising a keeper including two elongate parts connected at their inner ends for movement toward and away from one another, a platform on the outer end of one part, an elongate spindle on which a strand of hair is to be wound, the spindle being divided to receive the end of the strand, means pivotally supporting an end of the spindle on the platform to be swingable from a laterally projecting position to a position between the keeper parts, and latch means for releasably connecting the outer ends of the keeper parts so that the parts retain the wound strand on the spindle.

5. A hair curler comprising a keeper including two elongate parts connected at their inner ends for movement toward and away from one another, a spindle on which a strand of hair is to be wound, means pivotally supporting thespindle on the outer end of one keeper part to be swingable from an extendedlposition to a position between said parts, and means for connecting the outer ends of the keeper parts to hold the parts in cooperation with the wound strand to prevent unwinding of the same, the last named means comprising a spring catch on the outer end of one part for latching with the other part to hold the parts pressed against the wound strand so that the parts are bowed outwardly through contact with the wound strand and releasable by inward flexure of the parts.

6. A hair curler comprising a one-piece keeper including two elongate parts connected at their inner ends for movement toward and away from one another, a spindle on which a strand of hair is to be wound, means pivotally supporting the spindle on the outer end of one keeper part to be swingable from an extended position to a position between said parts, and means for connecting the outer ends of the keeper parts to hold the parts in cooperation with the wound strand to prevent unwindng of the same.

'7. A hair curler comprising a keeper including two elongate sections, and means hingedly connecting the inner ends of the sections so that the se-ctions may be opened and closed, a spindle on which a strand of hair is to be wound, means supporting the spindle on the outer end of a keeper section to be swingable between a position projecting laterally from the keeper and a position between the sections of the keeper, and a catch on the outer end of a keeper section for cooperating with the other keeper section to hold the sections against the wound strand to prevent unwinding of the same.

8. A hair curler comprising a keeper including two elongate sections, and hinge means connecting the inner ends of the sections so that the sections may be opened and closed, a spindle on which a strand of hair is to be wound, the spindle comprising a pair of arm members in side by side relation, means supporting the spindle on the outer end of a keeper section to swing about an axis transverse of the axis of said hinge so that the spindle may be moved; between a position projecting laterally from the keeper and a position between the sections of the keeper, and a catch on the outer end of a keeper section for cooperating with the other keeper section to hol-d the sections against the wound strand to prevent unwinding of the same.

9. A hair curler comprising a keeper including two elongate parts connected at their inner ends for movement toward and away from one another, a spindle on which a strand of hair is to be wound, the spindle comprising an integral elongate member bent back upon itself to have two arms between which the strand may be engaged, means pivotally supporting the spindle on the outer end of one keeper part to be swingable from an extended position to a position between said parts, and means for connecting the outer ends of the keeper parts to hold the parts in cooperation with the wound strand to prevent unwinding of the same.

DORIANE ARCHER. 

